I had a check-up today. Absolutely no change since 10 days ago, although I suspected this could be the case. My doctor informed me that he will be out of town all next week, to which I wanted to cry and plead "you can't leave me!" but I know I am being left in capable hands. The woman on call for him is supposed to be really great. Besides, it seems unlikely that I will need him next week anyway. I asked him today if the fact that I have been partially dilated, effaced, and dropped for a couple weeks meant that I wouldn't be late at least and he looked at me, one eyebrow up, and said "no, you could still be late." *boo hoo*
I see his nurse next week for a check-up on Tuesday morning, then the following Monday, I'll see him IF (and I emphasize IF) I'm still pregnant, and we'll talk about inducing me. I really don't want to be induced. In fact, like GFF, I thought about asking him to strip my membranes, but I kind of want it to happen on it's own and I am a week behind GFF, so I can wait I guess. I'm sure in another week, I'll let him do whatever he wants! He said that unless I was against it, he wasn't going to have me go past my due date. However, in spite of all the options to get things moving, and in spite of the fact that pretty soon my stretch marks are going to extend to my neck, I kind of want it to happen naturally (remind me that I said this in a week).
I told him about the HORRIBLE bladder spasms I've been having, and he explained that they probably won't get better until her head is gone. Currently, she has turned my poor bladder into a pillow. Glad one of us is at least comfortable.
However, I feel some hope after hearing some news from my sister today. Her friend, who is due the week after me, had her water break today in the middle of class and now is in labor. Can you please send some vibes my way?
Posted by Hannah at March 30, 2006 05:27 PMAwwwwwwww, sorry you haven't progressed at all. But I am sending you vibes, please return the favor! lol.
I don't blame you for wanting labor to start on it's own. I've had 2 children that i had to be induced for and one without. It is much different and a harder labor for the ones that I was induced for. But I am willing to get it overwith this time with an induction. Hopefully you'll have your water break on it's own
Posted by: Emmakirst at March 30, 2006 06:46 PMI totally feel your pain! I've been stagnant for like 3 weeks. Sigh. But I've heard so many people saying their water just broke out of the blue! Every time I stand up to go to the bathroom at night, I wait for the rush of water! Obviously hasn't happened yet. I went tonight and bought some raspberry leaf tea, I've heard that's supposed to bring on labor.
Posted by: girl from florida at March 30, 2006 09:04 PMGood luck!! It will happen before you know it!
Posted by: Amanda at March 30, 2006 09:20 PMI hope, hope, hope you don't have to get stripped. c'mon uterus, let's see some action!!!
I know what you mean about "one of us being comfortable" our little one loves to snuggle under my right rib. sigh.
Posted by: Mary Boston at March 30, 2006 09:57 PMDon't put pressure on yourself hon! Whether things happen the way you want them to or not, you're going to have a baby soon. If you have to be induced, or even have a caesar, it doesn't make you less of a mom! You are still a powerful capable woman who has given birth to another human being who will be perfect in EVERY way. DO NOT let people make you feel inadequate if things don't go the way you hoped - or the way everyone else wants it to go.
Posted by: Valkyrie at March 31, 2006 02:37 AMThose last weeks feel as though they will last forever. Hugs to you
Posted by: Melany at March 31, 2006 04:37 AM